adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I have an idea,” said Cappy.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He glanced up apprehensively as Cappy bustled in.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
bustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He glanced up apprehensively as Cappy bustled in.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
Cappy
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From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced up apprehensively as Cappy bustled in.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Why, what has happened, Mr. Ricks?” he queried.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, what has happened, Mr. Ricks?” he queried.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have an idea,” said Cappy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have an idea,” said Cappy.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I have an idea,” said Cappy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
PanamanounUS /ˈpænəmɑː/
a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
Peasley's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “Why, what has happened, Mr. Ricks?” he queried.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
RicksnounUS /rɪks/
plural of “rick” — a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have an idea,” said Cappy.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
slavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
Tillicum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He glanced up apprehensively as Cappy bustled in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Why, what has happened, Mr. Ricks?” he queried.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Skinner was already at his desk, for he was a slave driver who drove himself fully as hard as he did those under him.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, what has happened, Mr. Ricks?” he queried.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning following Matt Peasley's triumphant return from Panama with the steamer Tillicum, Cappy Ricks created a mild sensation in his offices by reporting for duty at a quarter past eight.
